Michigan People's Choice Tax Repeal Amendment (2008)

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The People's Choice Tax Repeal Amendment is a Michigan initiated constitutional amendment that would create an "automatic referendum" whenever the legislature approves a tax increase. An automatic referendum would also be called, if this amendment is approved by voters, on all tax increases approved since May 1, 2007.

Specifically, the measure would:

  • Schedule a referendum for Feb. 10, 2009, for voter approval of all state tax increases made since May 1, 2007.
  • Require an automatic referendum for voter approval of all future state tax increases at the next even-year general election.
  • Standarize initiative and referendum petition forms and limits the kinds of rules that can be put on petition circulating.

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Supporters

Greg Schmid, an attorney in the Saginaw area, is the measure's sponsor.

On the sponsor's web site, proponents argue that government needs to learn to live within its means without high taxes, and that the people have the power to make them do so. Families are having to cut back on expenses in order to make ends meet, they argue, and government should have to do the same. The people need to "stop the bleeding and take control."[1]

Schmid is also sponsoring a second initiative for Michigan's November 2008 ballot. That proposal, known as Part-time Legislature Amendment, would make Michigan's legislature part-time, slash legislators' salaries and perks, and fine legislators for absences.

Opponents

None yet identified.

Status

Supporters were unable to collect sufficient signatures. At least 380,126 valid signatures were needed by July 7, 2008, to be placed on the November 2008 ballot.

See also

External links

References

  1. ↑ Tax Repeal web site
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